Rich Rowland
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1995)
Rich Rowland was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1995 for the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 6 seasons. In 98 career games, he hit .213 with 49 hits, 9 home runs, and 26 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-09-07
- Last Game
- 1995-06-19
Full name: Richard Garnet Rowland
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 230 | 22 | 49 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 26 | 0 | 22 | 71 | .213 | .281 | .365 | .646 | -136 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.
Career OBP .281 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.
Career SLG .365 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.
Career OPS .646 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | DET | AL | 7 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | 6 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 21 | 46 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 16 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -154.4 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 46 | 118 | 14 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 35 | .229 | .269 (-15%) | .338 (-13%) | .424 (+14%) | .763 (+2%) | 18.1 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 14 | 29 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .172 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 98 | 230 | 22 | 49 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 26 | 0 | 22 | 71 | .213 | — | — | — | — | -136 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (98 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 51 | 111 | 9 | 29 | 3 | 12 | .261 |
| Away | 47 | 119 | 13 | 20 | 6 | 14 | .168 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-19 | BOS | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-06-17 | BOS | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-06-08 | BOS | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-07 | BOS | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-06-06 | BOS | LAA | L | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-03 | BOS | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-05-28 | BOS | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995-05-27 | BOS | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-05-21 | BOS | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-05-20 | BOS | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 77 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
Salary History
Rich Rowland's recorded salaries total $425,000 over 3 seasons, 1992 to 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rowland's career ran from 1990 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1990, 1991, and 1993.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BOS | AL | $162,500 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | $142,500 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | $120,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $425,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino College | Ukiah | CA | 1988 |
Rich Rowland: the record in brief
The profile opens with Rich Rowland's first major league game on September 7, 1990; the last one listed came on June 19, 1995. Rowland played for the Detroit Tigers (1990 through 1993) and the Boston Red Sox (1994 to 1995). Rowland, born on February 25, 1964, in Cloverdale, CA, USA, is listed as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Rowland's listed size is 210 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The bio lists the given name Richard Garnet.
In 98 games and 230 at bats, Rowland batted .213 with 49 hits; the totals also include 9 home runs and 26 runs batted in. Rowland's career OPS of .646 combines a .281 on-base mark with .365 slugging. Over the seasons Rowland played, league hitters batted .262; the .213 career figure is 18.5% below that. In OPS terms, Rowland's .646 stands 11.2% below the league's .727. No season topped the 27 hits of 1994. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .229 in 1994, did not top the league's .269.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rich Rowland
- What years did Rich Rowland play?
- Rich Rowland played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1995.
- Was Rich Rowland a pitcher?
- No. Rich Rowland was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Rich Rowland hit?
- Rich Rowland hit 9 career home runs with 49 hits.
- What teams did Rich Rowland play for?
- Rich Rowland played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1990–1993) and the Boston Red Sox (1994–1995).
- What were Rich Rowland's career stats?
- In 98 games, Rich Rowland had 49 hits, 9 home runs, 26 RBI, and 22 runs, with a .213 batting average.
- How much did Rich Rowland earn in his career?
- Rich Rowland's recorded salaries total $425,000 over 3 seasons, 1992 to 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rowland's career ran from 1990 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1990, 1991, and 1993.
- What was Rich Rowland's salary?
- Rich Rowland's last recorded salary was $162,500, in 1995. His highest recorded salary was $162,500, in 1995, and his lowest was $120,000, in 1992. The Salary History table lists each season from 1992 to 1995.
- What position did Rich Rowland play?
- Rich Rowland played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rich Rowland and how much did he weigh?
- Rich Rowland was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rich Rowland hit each season?
- Rich Rowland's home runs by season: 0 in 1990, 0 in 1991, 0 in 1992, 0 in 1993, 9 in 1994, and 0 in 1995. His most in one season was 9, in 1994.
- What was Rich Rowland's career batting average?
- Rich Rowland batted .213 over his career, with 49 hits in 230 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rich Rowland have?
- Rich Rowland drove in 26 runs in his career.
- Is Rich Rowland in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rich Rowland has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.